--- title: O-1 Visa Service for Founders, Engineers and Artists | Lando url: https://trylando.com/ description: Lando prepares O-1, L-1, E-1 and E-2 visa petitions for one flat fee of $10,000. RFE responses included, fee back if USCIS denies a petition we filed. --- # Your U.S. work visa, without the complexity [Get my free evaluation](https://trylando.com/o1-visa) ## People exactly like you ### Founder Traction, revenue, investment or press can count as evidence. You don't need an exit or a Series B. ### Engineer Scientists too. Publications, patents, open-source work and technical prizes all count as evidence. ### Artist Commercial success, critical recognition and a documented body of work can all count. ### Musician Streaming, live history, label deals and reviews all count. Emerging artists can qualify too. ### Executive Leadership of a distinguished organization, high compensation and press coverage can all count as evidence. ### Athlete Competition results, rankings, contracts, sponsorships and press coverage all count. ## Visas we work with ### O-1: Extraordinary ability **O-1A.** 3-year work visa for founders, scientists, engineers, executives, athletes and other leaders in their field. **O-1B.** 3-year work visa for artists, musicians and creatives in the arts, film and television. ### P-1 / P-2: Athletes, entertainers and exchange artists **P-1A.** For internationally recognized athletes and athletic teams. **P-1B.** For entertainment groups and bands that are recognized internationally. **P-2.** For artists and entertainers who perform under a reciprocal exchange program between a U.S. organization and one abroad. ### L-1: Intracompany transfer **L-1A.** For executives and managers transferring from a foreign office of the same company, or opening a new U.S. office. **L-1B.** For employees with specialized knowledge transferring from a foreign office to a U.S. office. ### E-1 / E-2: Treaty trader and investor **E-1.** For nationals of treaty countries whose company trades substantially with the United States. **E-2.** For nationals of treaty countries who invest in and run a U.S. business, and their key employees. ### Other work visas: Other work and exchange visas **H-1B.** For specialty workers with a bachelor degree in technology, healthcare, engineering and other specialized fields. **H-1B1.** For Chilean and Singaporean nationals in specialty occupations. **TN.** For Mexican and Canadian nationals in professional roles covered by USMCA, such as engineering, accounting and research. **E-3.** For Australian nationals in specialty roles with a bachelor degree or equivalent experience. **J-1.** For current students and recent graduates of foreign institutions coming for training or exchange. ### Green cards: Permanent residence **EB-1A.** Self-petition for founders, executives and other people with extraordinary ability and sustained national acclaim. **EB-1B.** Employer-sponsored option for outstanding professors and researchers. **EB-1C.** Employer-sponsored option for multinational managers and executives transferring to a U.S. affiliate. **EB-2 NIW.** Self-petition for people with advanced degrees whose work has national importance to the United States. **EB-2 PERM.** For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, sponsored by a U.S. employer. **EB-3 PERM.** For skilled workers, professionals and other workers, sponsored by a U.S. employer. ### Status and citizenship: Status and citizenship **I-485.** Adjustment of status for you and your family once a green card petition is approved or filed. **N-400.** For eligible permanent residents applying for U.S. citizenship through naturalization. [O-1 guide](https://trylando.com/o1-visa) · [P-1 guide](https://trylando.com/p1-visa) · [L-1 guide](https://trylando.com/l1-visa) · [E-1 and E-2 guide](https://trylando.com/e1-e2-visa) ## From first call to filed petition Attorneys and AI work on your case together, from evidence to filing. You focus on your work. For the O-1, filing can take about two weeks once your documents are ready. ### You get an honest answer. We review your situation on a 15-minute call and tell you honestly which visa fits, whether you have a strong case, and exactly what would make it stronger. No retainer. No commitment. ### You know exactly what your case looks like. We build your custom plan: for the O-1, which achievements to lead with and which criteria you meet; for the L-1 and E visas, which company documents and evidence prove the requirements. You see the full picture before we file anything. ### We build your petition. You review and approve. Our team writes the support letters, drafts the legal brief, curates every exhibit, and reviews the full petition before it leaves our hands. You approve. We file. ### Filed. You get on with your life. Your petition is filed at USCIS and we manage every communication from there. Where premium processing is available and you choose it, USCIS takes action within 15 business days. We handle any RFE at no extra charge. ## Results from our clients I lost the H-1B lottery twice. I had a job offer at a Series B startup and thought my only option was to go back to India. Lando found angles in my track record I hadn't even considered. We filed in under two weeks and I had my approval before my OPT expired. Rohan O., Software Engineer · New Delhi to San Francisco As a photographer and creative director I had no idea I could qualify for an O-1. Lando walked me through everything: my client roster, the press I'd earned, the fees I charged. Two weeks later my petition was filed, and I was approved not long after. I've been in New York for two years now. Thais M., Creative Director · São Paulo to New York I was about to turn down my dream job at a US fund because I assumed the visa process would take too long. Lando filed in 11 days and we used premium processing. Fastest 15 business days of my life. I started the role on schedule. Amara K., Venture Partner · Nigeria to New York I'm a DJ and touring musician. I thought the O-1 was only for famous people. Lando showed me that my streaming numbers, festival bookings, and press were more than enough. The whole process was handled in Spanish, which made everything easier. Diego P., DJ and Musician · Argentina to Los Angeles I had a PhD and three publications but still didn't think I'd qualify. My H-1B lottery odds felt like a gamble I couldn't afford. Lando built a case around my citations and my speaking history. Approved before the H-1B lottery even closed. Yuki L., ML Researcher · Japan to Seattle Lando filed in two weeks and kept me updated in real time. I wish I'd found them first. Thomas C., Founder and CEO · United Kingdom to Austin Client stories are shared with permission and edited for length. Names are shortened for privacy. Results depend on each case and on USCIS's decision. ## Common questions ### Which visa is right for me? It depends on your situation. The O-1 fits people with a documented track record of extraordinary ability, such as founders, engineers, artists and executives. The L-1 fits employees of a company with a foreign office who are transferring to a U.S. office as an executive, manager or specialist. The E-1 and E-2 fit nationals of treaty countries who trade with or invest in a U.S. business. The free evaluation tells you honestly which one, if any, fits. ### Do I qualify for an O-1? The O-1 requires evidence of extraordinary ability, but the bar is lower than most people assume. You don't need a Nobel Prize or an Oscar. You need a documented track record of recognition in your field: awards, press, high compensation, speaking invitations, publications, exhibitions, or a critical role at a notable organization. The free evaluation tells you honestly where you stand. ### How much does a visa cost with Lando? One flat fee per visa, from $2,500 to $14,000 depending on the visa (the O-1, L-1, E-1, E-2, P-1 and P-2 are $10,000 each). See the pricing page for every visa. The fee covers eligibility strategy, support and reference letters, the full legal brief and every exhibit, and any RFE response at no extra cost. This does not include USCIS's own government filing fees, which are separate and paid directly to USCIS, not to us. There's no retainer to begin and no surprise invoices later. ### How long does the process take? For the O-1, filing can take about two weeks from evaluation once your documents are ready. For the L-1 and E visas, the time depends mainly on how quickly the company documents are assembled, and we give you a plan on the free evaluation. After filing, USCIS standard processing takes two to three months. Optional premium processing means USCIS must take action on the petition (an approval, a denial or a request for evidence) within 15 business days, for an additional USCIS fee. If you have a job start date or a status expiry on the horizon, tell us upfront and we plan around it. ### What happens if my petition is denied? We only file petitions we believe are ready, and no one can promise an outcome that USCIS decides. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, which is a request for clarification rather than a denial, we handle the response at no additional cost. If USCIS denies the petition, we refund our fee. USCIS government filing fees are not part of our fee. Terms apply. ### Do I need a US employer to sponsor me? For the O-1, you need a US petitioner, which can be an employer or an agent. The L-1 is filed by the company that is transferring you, and the E visas require a business with the right link to a treaty country, so those routes are company-based. Unlike the H-1B, the O-1 can be petitioned by an agent rather than a direct employer. That means you can use an agency or management company as your petitioner, which lets you freelance, consult for multiple clients, or work for a company that doesn't want to act as the legal petitioner. Lando can act as your U.S. agent petitioner where the O-1 rules allow an agent to file. ### What is the difference between the O-1A and the O-1B? The O-1A covers science, business, education, and athletics: founders, engineers, researchers, and most professionals. The O-1B covers the arts, film, and television: artists, designers, musicians, performers, and filmmakers. Both share the same no-lottery, no-cap structure. The evidence categories differ, and we identify which path fits your profile on the evaluation. ### Can my spouse or partner work in the US? O-1 dependents receive an O-3 visa, which allows them to live in the US but not to work. Spouses of L-1 and E-visa holders generally are authorized to work in the US. We can advise on the best approach for your family during the evaluation. ### I've already worked with another immigration attorney. Can you help? Yes. We frequently work with people who have had slow, expensive, or unsuccessful experiences elsewhere. If you have a prior denial or a half-finished petition, send it to us and we'll review it on the free evaluation and tell you what we would do differently. US work and business visa petitions: O-1, L-1, E-1 and E-2. Prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys. 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